Collard greens - Giant champion

Giant champion collard greens, Vegetable Seeds, are a highly cold-tolerant variety, suitable for planting in both fall and spring. This versatile plant is perfect for experienced gardeners seeking a resilient addition to their vegetable patch.

75-85 days. Brassica oleracea var. viridis. Giant champion collard greens produce large, slightly wrinkled, and succulent leaves. Similar to cabbage, these leaves have a deep blue-green hue and a pleasant, mild flavor that benefits from light frost. This variety maintains its optimal taste for an additional 2 weeks compared to the Vates variety, making it a perfect choice for home gardens and personal consumption.

Product Details

• Zones: 3-9
• Planting Depth: 1/4" inch
• Spacing: 8-12" inches between plants; 18-24" inches between rows
• Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Days to Maturity: 60 days
• Plant Height: 24-36" inches

• Growing Directions:

  How to Grow Champion Collards from Seed

  Collard greens are a cool-hardy crop best if sown in early spring or late summer. For early starts, begin indoors 4-6 weeks prior to final frost or, for a fall harvest, sow 3-4 weeks before first frost. Sow 2-3 seeds 1/4" deep per cell or 4" apart in the garden in Organic, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5. Germinates in 5-12 days, thinning out best starts every 12-18" once true leaves establish. Water regularly to keep collard greens from drying and becoming bitter, but do not oversaturate causing mold, mildew, and rot. Collards thrive from a composted soil bed and require little fertilizing throughout the season unless leaves begin to yellow.

  How to Harvest Champion Collards

  About 8-10 weeks after transplanting, collards are ready for harvest. Like with many "“cut and come again" crops, harvest frequently to boost production. Collard leaves can be harvested at any size based on preference, but larger leaves become more coarse and bitter. Entire plants may be harvested whole, or simply pick the leaves from the bottom as needed to allow further production. For best flavor, allow greens a frost or two before harvesting.